- Sakaja criticized the Senate members who initially claimed he was out of the country on Monday but are now expressing dissatisfaction with his absence.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has responded to the Senate's accusations of him skipping summons, asserting that he takes his constitutional obligations seriously.
In a post on his official X account, Sakaja expressed his commitment to appearing before the Senate and addressing any questions regarding the Mradi project or the FY 20-22 audits.
Sakaja criticized the Senate members who initially claimed he was out of the country on Monday but are now expressing dissatisfaction with his absence. He emphasized that he has repeatedly appeared before the Senate and will continue to do so.
He says rescheduling appearances is common, often due to travel, infirmity, or previously booked official engagements.
“Appearing before the Senate is a constitutional requirement which I take seriously. It is the same members who announced that I was out of the country on Monday who are now up in arms that I am away. I have appeared severally and will continue to do so. I have no reasons not to answer to respond to any questions raised on Mradi or FY 20-22 audits,” he said.
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The governor responds as he faces a fine of Sh1 million for allegedly snubbing Senate summons. The Senate Energy Committee, chaired by Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, imposed the fine, adding to a previous fine of Sh500,000.
The committee had summoned Sakaja to explain the gas explosion that occurred in the Mradi area of Embakasi in February, resulting in the loss of numerous lives, injuries to over 300 people, and significant property damage.
In light of the fines and the committee's insistence on his appearance, the committee has requested the Inspector General of Police to arrest Governor Sakaja and present him before the committee on April 25, 2024.
